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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4170 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4170 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 2034 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4170.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Up to 97% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $41.6 vs $1234.02
- Up to 96% better value when playing Deathloop than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $0.24 vs $6.82 per FPS
- Consumes up to 81% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 54 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Performs up to 4% better in Deathloop than Core i3-4170 - 181 vs 174 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4170 - 48 vs 4 threads
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3-4170
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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
181
100%
Value, $/FPS
$6.82/FPS
3%
Price, $
$1234.02
3%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
Buy for $1,234.02 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-4170
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4170 | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Haswell | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 24 |
| 4 | Threads | 48 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
54 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 37.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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